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Excellence in River Cruise DiningWe have a wide variety of cruises available for you to enjoy. All our cruises are round-trip whether departing from Portland or from the Port of Cascade Locks. We have cruises departing from Portland, including cruises solely on the Willamette River, cruises on the Willamete River and Columbia River with a layover in Astoria, and cruises to the Columbia Gorge with a layover at the Port of Cascade Locks via the Willamette and Columbia. We also offer Columbia River cruises departing from the Port of Cascade Locks May-October.
We offer special rates for groups of 15 or more, and have discounts for seniors (age 60 and up) and children (ages 4-12; children age 3 and under are free). Our experienced Captains offer outdoor narration on lunch, brunch and dinner cruises, and our engineers offer sailor training for the young sailor on all cruises.

With all cruises, please check to verify availability. Reservations are recommended.

2008 Dinner Cruise

Fresh Northwest cuisine, live entertainment and grand scenery - all the ingredients for a memorable evening.

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Portland: Nightly, year-round
Boarding 6:30pm
Cruising 7:00pm-9:30pm

Cascade Locks: Nightly, May-October
Boarding 6:00pm


$68 Adults
$63 Seniors and Children

2008 Lunch Cruise

Two hours of fine dining, live entertainment and the beauty of the Portland skyline.

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Monday-Saturday Noon-2:00pm

$36 Adults
$31 Seniors
$18 Children

2008 Brunch Cruise

Our Champagne Brunch Buffet cruise includes unlimited champagne, complete Northwest buffet and live entertainment on Portland Spirit Brunches.

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Portland: Sundays June-September:
10:00am-Noon & 2:00pm-4:00pm

Portland: Sundays October-May:
11:00am-1:00pm

Cascade Locks: Saturdays and Sundays May-October
10:00am-Noon

$44.00 Adults
$39.00 Seniors
$22.00 Children

2008 Sightseeing and Excursion Cruises

Join us on any Lunch, Brunch and select Dinner Cruises as a sightseeing passenger (no meal included). Beverages and snacks are available for additional purchase, and you may upgrade to a full meal cruise ticket if space is available. The Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler also offers daily narrated Sightseeing Excursion Cruises (non-meal cruise) May-October and during weekend Brunch cruises as a non-meal passenger.
Sightseeing on a Lunch or Brunch Cruise:
$26 adults
$16 children

Sightseeing on a Dinner Cruise (when available):
$36 per passenger

Cascade Locks Excursion Cruises:
$26 per adult
$16 per child

Monday, Tuesday Thursday Friday (May-October): Boarding at 12:30pm, cruising 1:00pm-3:00pm

Saturday, Sunday (May-October):
Boarding at 9:30pm, cruising 10:00am-12:00pm (in conjunction with Brunch Cruise)

Boarding at 1:30pm, cruising 2:00pm-4:00pm

We cannot guarantee indoor seating on sightseeing cruises; outside food and beverages are not permitted on any Portland Spirit cruise.

2008 Friday Early Escape Cruises

Featuring live bands, it’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend. A buffet and a full bar are available for additional purchase.

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Fridays July-September
3:00pm-5:00pm.

$20 Adults
$16 Children

2008 Great Rivers Northwest
Experience Cruise

Discover the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest as you cruise from downtown Portland on the Willamette River, past historic Vancouver, Washingtion on the Columbia River. Natural wonders of the northwest and eleven majestic bridges are accompanied by historical narrative and continental breakfast, lunch and dessert. Gratuity included.

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Thursdays, boarding at 9:30am cruising from 10:00am to 3:00pm
June through September

$82 Adults
$62 Seniors
$42 Children

2008 Outrageous Jet Boat
"Heart of the Gorge" Cruise

Portland's skyline unfolds into the natural beauty of Multnomah Falls and the majestic Gorge. Experience the Locks at Bonneville dam, and then cruise to the "Heart of the Gorge," Cascade Locks. Enjoy a relaxing lunch at Marine Par and shop at the Visitor's Center Gift Shop before a relaxing return trip to Portland.

View an interactive map of the Heart of the Gorge Cruise route.

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June-September: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Boarding at 8:45am cruising from 9:00am to 4:00pm

$82 Adults
$77 Seniors
$77 Children
($10 voucher included for lunch at Locks Cafe

Outrageous Jet Boat
Historic Astoria Cruises

Travel on Lewis and Clark's path to the Columbia's mouth at the Pacific Ocean. Spend four hours exploring the Victorian homes, restaurants, charming streets, galleries, and trolleys of Astoria, Oregon.

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June-September: Tuesday, Saturday

Boarding 8:45am, departing Portland at 9:00am, arriving in Astoria at Noon
Departing Astoria at 4:00pm, arriving in Portland at 7:00pm

Adults $92
Seniors $82
Kids (4-12) $82

Outrageous Jet Boat
Willamette Locks Cruise

Cruise from downtown Portland to the historic Champoeg State Heritage Area, travelling past Willamette Falls and through four locks in Oregon City.
Thursdays, June-September
Boarding at 8:45am, cruising 9:00am-4:00pm

Adults $82
Seniors $77
Kids $77
Passengers must be 42" tall to ride the Outrageous.

Additional Services

We offer a variety of enhancements to our standard cruise packages.  Available for pre-order, our company florist will prepare arrangements to be waiting for you at your table, the perfect accent to your special day.
We offer seasonal bouquets, roses of any quantity, and custom floral arrangements to fit your needs.  To view a variety of arrangements, click here.
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